kathakali

Questions

How do you pronounce kathakali?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈkæli/.

What does kathakali mean?

a spectacular lyric dance drama of southern India performed with acrobatic energy and highly stylized pantomime.

Where does kathakali come from?

Borrowed from Malayalam കഥകളി (kathakaḷi).

How to pronounce kathakali

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kathakali”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌkætəˈkæli/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “kathakali” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.